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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-03-17
THE VILLAGE ELECTION.

a." VxAAA u" G%AECxlOVs
The election on Tuesday resulted in
sweeping triumph for license and the
license ticket. The Prohibition ele
ment did not make straight fight fol
ticket this time, but voted mo h.
cense." There were two tickets in the
field, one nominated by the license ele'
ment at a license caucus, and the 9th
er nominated at general caucus COM
posed, however, mostly of prohibitions
ists. The straight license ticket won.
The result is as follows:
President Of Council
II. q. Shepard, l47
Peter Thompson, SO
Majority, 81
For Trustees
Frank Glasgow, (no opps.) 24s
Chas. l.. Peterson, - I'll
). Mclean, 154
s. V. Wyckoff, SO
McLean's majority. 81
Recorder
Frank Lewis, (no opps.) PAL
Treasurer
Chas. W. Smith, lag
II. F. Baker. 100
Majority, 46
Assessor
O. G. Grundstcn, 146
5. Kindlund. lO2
Majority, Al
JUSTICE
Il. 3. Hall. mo opps.) pa
Constable
W. 1. Humiston, AZ
A. S. I1usseltOn. 1O2
Majority, 40
For license, ISL
Against license, 80
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PERSONALS.

PERSONA H
Judge Perkins passed through on
Monday going to Rock county to hold
court.
!. p. Peterson has returned from
Minneapolis and on Tuesday went to
Ellsworth.
Mr.. Simpson. of the Okabena Mills,
left Tuesday morning on q business
trip to Washington City.
Mir. Myers has arrived from WASH
ington county, Iowa, and will farm the
AshwOrth place in Elk this simmer,
G. E. Times and young Mr. Prideax
of Ransom, were in town Saturday
seeing the sights and making calls.
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During the past year the firm of
Hansberger & Bro, shipped by rail
from this point, 132, 800 bushels Of
grain, 200 bushels of clover seed, and
5000 bushels of potatoes. This busi-
ness has grown to these large proper.
tions within few years past, under
the watchful management of the Hans
berger firm. Six years ago, their ship.
ments for the year only amounted to
two boat loads of l, 500 bushels each.
From this it will he seen that ]'alti-
more has grown to be an important
grain market within comparatively
brief period.-Baltimore (O.) Messen.
ger.
Mr.. VIM. Westlake, stock raiser and
breeder of thoroughbred horses, living
near Avoca, Nebraska, was badly in
jured by being thrown from sulky
After usirg numerous liniments and
consulting physicians, without being
afforded any relief, he obtained a bot
tie of Ch ,mberlain's Pain Balm from
the druggist at Avoca. which he began
using, and noticed change for the
better after few applications; in two
weeks he entirely recovered the use of
his arm. 1t is unequal;el for severe
bruises and sprains, rheumatism and
lame back. Sold by e.. W. Smith.
The ADVANCE announced recently
that the St. Andrews Bay company
had been denounced as Il fraud by the
Public Herald. Of Philadelphia. This
seems to have led to inquiry, AS parties
in I.uverne had invested some in the
scheme. The Luverne Herald says:
In answer to an inquiry concerning
the matter. E. r. Carson, Of Philadtl-
phia, president of the knights Tenn
plar and Masonic Mutual Aid a ssocia
ton, says: 49, In reply would
say the St. Andrews Bay f. r. & Land
Co. is undoubtedly fraud of the first
magnitude. The fellow who is run
ming it, by the name of Weber, has
been in several snide schemes for tax
ing in honest people, and this is one Of
his grandest enterprises. This is no
secret so far "a am concerned, and
you can send my letter to Weber, the
scamp who is running the fraud, if
you want tor
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-03-17

WANTED-A man to work on farm
for one year. One span Of heavy
mares. (29tf) GEO. j. DAY.
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Some of the boys felt so good over
the election that they got the band out
Tuesday night and raised $ll for it on
the spot. Hope a lot more will feel so
good as to come in and pay the printer.
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HOW'S THISl

HOW'S THIS!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Pro-, Toledo, O.
p. S.-Han's Catarrh Cure ia taken
internally, acting directly upon the
mucus surfaces of the system. Price,
IS cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
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Mrs. J. ~. AShWoyth,

- OltG ANIST, -
Residence, llth st. and 9Th Avenue,
WELLINGTON MINI.
Lessons given. Agent for Western Cottage or
gan and Briggs Bros Pianos.
AT!'riccs Low. (I53m) Terms easy.-Ea
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And now, gentlemen of the village,
property owners especially who have
something at stake, We recur to- the
position taken in last weeks AID.
VANCE, and for which we labored dur
ing the past week, viz: make the liq-
uor question side issue, or only one
issue, and let US all unite for the de.
velopment of the town.
It may be that the license question
is settled by the laws passed last win
ter and that we have no right to vote
on the question. If this should I've the
Interpretation of the laws, the matter
will be settled for some time to come
and we hope to see one village election
on the sole issue of developing the
town.
SOMETHING NEW
The G.. A. r. lecture course will
close on Tuesday evening next, March
22d. with something entirely new for
this place. Prof. $. NJ. Spedon will
give one of his entertainments illus
trated with instantaneous cartoons
drawn in the presence of the audience.
The Photographic Bulletin, of New
York, says of his entertainments:
Prof. S. NJ. Spedon lectured before
the Photographic section of the Amer.
lean Institute. The vividness will,
which he portrayed the different char
acters with crayOn was loudly applaud.
ed, and the rapidity with which he
drew full length portraits and land.
scapes not only demonstrated his nat.
ural genius for art but was the evi.
dence of much careful study. The in .
terest and good humor were greatly
heightened by his interesting. facet.
GUS and entertaining monologue.
ARRIVALS.
Messrs. Highland and Bronx, of
Plainville, III. have arrived with tea ms
and goods and will 20 to their farms
on section %, Dewald. Others are
coming soon from the same place.
Mr.. Joseph Hendy, from Wis.,. is on
the way with three car loads of goods
! and stock to take possession of his
place, the nw4 of section 2, Elk, the
| Gonf RroI<lon rlnoo
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Majority, 81
The vote was light, only 245 being
polled out of over 500 registered.
The majority for license was the lar
gest since license was adopted in 1883.
The msjorities for license have been as
fOllOwe.
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FOK SALE.

FOR SALE.
A Mason g. Ilam]in organ. style 1855.
thee >rts of reeds, twelve stops. hand
rubbed case. cot new, $155. But little
used. Will lie sold at a bargain. =
17.tf Mrs. J. W. As1lwORru.
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TOWN MEETINGS.
Below we give additional returns as
to result Of township elections:
RIEEI.OW

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GUStafSOn, Jonas MOberg,
J. r. Baldwin. Town C.erk-JnO. DeBoos.
Treasurer-Ed. Elofson: Assessor-D- A. Rey-
nOlds. JusticeS-Wm. NJ. Bear. O. l.. Howard.
COnstables-Ed. J. Bear, w. H. Dillman.
RANSOM.
Supervisors-Frank T. Graves. chairman,
Charles Shore, 5. G. Ferrin. Town CIerk-A.
w Ferrin. Treasurer-John H. Scott. Asses
SOr-R. Prideaux, Justices OF the Peace-C. w.
w. Dow, b. F. COngdOn.
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Lewis Johnson was adjudged insane
by DR.. Barber and Probate Judge
Wemple on Monday and on Tuesday
was taken to st. Peter by Sheriff An
dera0n.
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Attorney Rohrer went to Luverne
Tuesday to attend court.
The ADVANCE will give the laws
next week IN supplement form.
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NEW VAIL PAPER, NEW WALL PAPER.
e. W. Smith is opening his new in
voice of spring papers. Largest, latest
and finest line now on exhibition.
DON'T fail to see my samples. No
trouble to show them whether you
want to purchase or not. New goods
will I've received and added to our now
extensive line each and every week.
Don't forget the place.
{. W. SMITH,,
soft Drug Emporium,
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Today is st. Patrick's day in the
morning." Our Irish friends will Gel.
citrate the day throughout the world,
and have a good time. AS Miles o.
Kelley would Say, they'll all be
there--''
Dennis O'Rafferty, Michael O'Flag-
herty.
Patrick O'Flannagan, Bridget o..
Toole,
Thomas O'Sulliyan, Jimmy O'Mulli-
gan.
Mathew Mcguire, and Terence
McCOOl.
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FLOWERS.

Flowers
Beautiful flowers and plants, cut
flowers for funerals, parties and we'd
dings supplied on order by mail or tel
cgraph. All kinds of greenhouse
plants packed and shipped to all parts
of the country. Address. Mendenhall
Greenhouse, 18th St. and LIST Avenue
South, or city store, Is. 4th st., south,
Minneapolis. 80 3m
The Worthington Band will give a
concert. on Friday evening, the 25th.
More next week.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-03-17

There were 3l3 names registered this
spring OH the Worthington poll lists.
This indicates a population of about
1900. Now if our people will unite as
one man and secure the mills and fac
tories within reach, and pursue a lib
eral instead of narrow policy hereaf-
ter, we can soon make it 5000.
st. Patrick's Pills, the great Irish
cathartic, always physic. Sold by G.
W. Smith.
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II. E. Torrance is in the field with a
new lot of spring goods. and new ad.
in another column. Make a rush for
his store as soon as you get to town
and get in ahead of the crowd.
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NOTICE.
From this time on, Barber Shop will
be closed on Sunday.
80 W S. A, HILDRETH.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-03-17

An excess Of animal food and par
tial closing of the pores of the skin.
during the winter months, cause the
system to become filled with impuri-
ties. These can be removed and the
blood purified and invigorated by TAX
ing Ayers Sarsaparilla. Price 81.
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A BARGAIN.


For SALE OR RENT.-SO acres of
land in Mobiles county, MINI. Apply
to ADVANCE office. 80 CIV
James Murphy and Geo. Turstall,
the two Rock county prisoners, were
taken to Luverne Monday by Sheriff
Gillian to appear at court.
You can get the best gasoline at H.
E. TOrrance's. BOW
Minor arrival few days ago at the
residence of Mrs. Il. NJ. Forbes, a pair
or twins.
will take orders for forest trees of
all kinds, large and small. Those wish
ing to purchase will please inform as to
kind, quantity and size, and L will
give them prices and terms.
80 Nv r. D. BARBER
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G.. A. r..

St,d lard Post NJ. 81 meets frSta third
9atur layev.nlnysi III eLca IN nth a. u. A. Il (.
hail.
j. A. TOWN, Commander.
H. b. PLoTTs, A .jutant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

Hiram Bowman, of Winchester, Ohio,
thought that his woodpile was diminishing
too fast. So he took five sticks of wood,
bored holes in them, loaded each with q
big charge OF powder, and plugged the
holes tightly. Then he replaced them on
the woodpile, locked the wood shed, and
awaited developments. They came. As
the family of Cary Peters, colored neigh.
Dor OF Mr.. Bowman, was eating breakfast a
tremendous explosion took place. A large
cooking stove 10 the kitchen was blown to
atoms, and pots, skilets, and stove lids flew
in every direction. Lizzie, the eight-yeer-
old child of Peters, was struck by piece of
the stove and knocked down and received
a terrible gash across her forehead. The
carpet took fire from the hot ashes thrown
from the stove, but was extingushed before
any serious damage wss done. Peters
threatens to sue Mr.. Bowman for $4,000
damages
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LOCAL BREVITIES.

Marriage licenses were Issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to Julius l. Rider. of that
city, aud Patti NJ. Stokes, OF heysviie, va.
and Elizabeth Brown, of this city.
The New Orleans Pelican says: John a.
Seatou, the colored porter of the Equitable
Life Insurance Co.. in New York, is six feet
siz inches high, and is magnificent speei-
men of physical manhood. He is from Vir-
ginis aud was for long time on the Cap
IDOL police force 10 Washington. He re-
ceves salary of s., 200 year." Seaton is
native of this city. and once represented
the Fourth ward in the Board of Aldermen.
He was here last week looking after some
property he owns.
Last night was clear and cold, with two dodgers
ct the station house. The Mayor this morning
had no cases before him for trial.
The schooner Virginia Dare loaded with bar,
rels from Washington for Norfolk, got aground
yesterday opposite this city during the high
wind and so remained till to-day.
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AN OLD INDICrMENT.-Application has
been made to the general sessions in New
York for the entering of q nolle prosequi in
the case of William Ksnane, an indictment
for forgery against him having been pigeon
noled in 1856. He was sentenced to two
years and six months, but was pardoned
after serving nine months. He is now q
prosperous merchant ofSan Francisco. Gen.
Francis Dow, OF that city, protests against
quashing the indictment, claiming that
Rename is murderer and has wrouged his
family He also Gays he is living under an
assumed name in that city. Decision was
reserved until the bank on which the forgery
vas committed has been heard from.
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.lCoMMUNICATED.
she smiled, but was villain still m

''He smiled, but was villain still ''
Says the Washington correspondent Of
the GAZETTE
ST is becoming more and more ap.
parent that the President desires second
term. The Herald, of this city, of yesterday,
contains the following: 4 had little talk
with him, said Virginia congressman, who
is here asking for Gen. Terry's appointment
to he u S. Marshal OF the western district OF
Virginia. and put in few words about
Gen. Terry's political influence and activity
in the State. | saw that he liked to hear it,
and / then said he would be OF great aid to
ua in carrying the State of Virginia for him
tCIeveland) next year. He smiled as gra.
ciously at the suggestion as ever an old
maid did when told that she was still at
tractive, and, if anything, too young to
marry yet.
And yet the same day ne declined to ap-
point Gen. Terry, Notwithstanding his "po
litical influence and ability in the State"
and appointed another party. Oh, shucks
n. B. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS first OF
series of entertainments for the Woman s
Auxiliary was given last night at the Opera
House, and consisted of an interesting and
Instructive collection of stereoscopic views
OF the city of Paris, scenery 10 the Swiss
Alps and along the Rhine, with views OF
Moscow aud S.. Petersburg. a large audi
euce was present, who highly enjoyed the
views The next entertainment OF this Sc
ries takes place on the 18th of April, when
ths Old Folks Concert, an interesting and
amusing revival of old hymns and songs,
rendered 10 old fashioned style, in costumes
of "ye olden times" will be given.
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OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

held aIarch % 1857, there were present: E. E.
Dowuham. esq President, and Messrs. Moore.
Strsuss Marbury, Bryant and Leadbeater.
communication from the Mayor enclosing 3
copy Of an act amending the city charter was re-
ceived and the communication with the act was
referred to the Committee oil General Laws.
A communication from the Mayor transmitting
a letter from Miss Dorsey enclosing letter OF
thanks from Mrs Admiral Lee, President of the
Washington Orphan Asylum, was received and
read.
A petition Of J. P. Rice for crossing at the
corner OF Fairfax and Princess streets was refer
red to the Committee on Streets with power to
act.
Mr. F. L. Smith was transferred TO the Com
mittee on General Laws and Mr.. Bryant to the
Committee on Police
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JSo J. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

d.. Pierce's HFavorite Prescription" is
y NEST powerful restorative tonic, and com.
bines the most valuable nervine properties
especially adapted to the wants ofdebiltat-
ed ladies suffering from weak back, inward
fever, congestion, inflammation, or uicera
ton, or from nervousness or neuralgia pains.
By druGgists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

PARALYzED-Mr Charles Cox, keeper of
the hotel at the corner of King and Fayette
streets, was stricken with paralysis last
night. To-day his condition is thought to
have slightly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

BUILDING DIR. E. S. Fawcett is making
preparations for building row Of six frame
houses or Wilkes street, between Alfred
and Patrick. Mr.. George Jones has been
given the contract for the buildings.
Mr.. -- Mills In few days will COM
mence the erection OF house on Oronoeo
street, between Alfred and Patrick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

COUNTY CoURT-Judge D. NJ Chichester
presiding Continuation of yesterday pro-
ceedings. Frazier VS.. Ragenbaugh, attach
ment jury unable to agree; juror with
drawn and case continued.
Court adjourned Till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

Postal MArTERs.-C Changes in the mail
schednle have ;een made in the route from
Vale to Hunters Mile, on the W. & 0. K.
K III future mail will leave Vale Tuesdays,
Thursdays aud Saturdays at a. ~, arrive
at Huutet's Mills at a. M; leave Hunters
Mills Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at 10 II. m, and arrive at Vale by II a. m.
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CANDIDATES.

TNHE RIGHT MAN-The voters democratic
J. and republican, of Fairfax county. max
ing loud call for Capt. f. BEATTIE, of Amman.
dale to serve as Treasurer of the county. Let Us
secure the services of good and efficient officer.
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.
Fairfax county, March 30 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-30

Property SALIENT. W. L. Padgett and
wife have sold to Mr.. Samuel Pullman, for
$780, the fran house aud lot on the north,
west corner of Prince and Alfred streets,
The property is subject to ground rent OF
~ per annum.
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AcCIDENT.-W While Mr. Lucien Duffy was
engaged in fres Going at the Opera House
this morning the scaffold on which he was
at work fell, precipitating him to the floor.
He was painfully but not seriously bruised
about the side, and had to be assisted to his
home.
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LOCAL NEWS.
CITY COUNCIL

For this district fair weather, warmer, variable
v inds generally easterly.
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PEIsoNAL.-Mr. ]. H. Stevens plat

PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. II. Stevens, plate
worker for the Arrow Steamship Company
arrived here to-day, and his family and fur
nlu will arrive to- morrow. He has taken
Mr. Thomas's new house On Washington
street, between Wolfe and Wilkes.
Mr.. George Steuernagel, who arrived 10
New York on Monday from visit to bis
old home in Germany, resched this city yes
terday
Capt. J. F. Webster, who has been Con-
fned TO his home for the past few days "ilh
e severe cold, is about again
Mr.. J. G.. Creighton, Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department, has procured his new fire.
mans outfit, consisting OF hat, coat and belt,
all of white rubber, which will be carried on
the truck in readiness for use.
THE ESTATE OF THE LATE Mr.. BARTON.
-Messrs +. ii. Latham, Samuel Pullman
and George Duffy, three OF the appraisers
of the estate of the late Benjsmin Barton,
left here this morning for the decessed's
farm in Fairfax county, to assess the value
of the land, buildings, stocks, etc, there.
Yesterday in making an inventory Of the
effects in the store formerly occupied by
Mr.. Barton, OIL King street, they found
about $50 900 in bonds and stock put away
in an old safe. The unexpected find con.
sisted of U. S. four per cent. bonds, corpo-
ration bonds and certificates, Va Midland
Railroad bonds and Alexandria Water Co.
stock. These bonds. in addition to those
which Mr.. Barton had deposited in bank,
will make his estate worth upwards of $780,
600.
The WEATHER.-The high northwest
wind which blew all day yesterday contin-
ued during lass night. and the weather was
unusually cold for this season of the year.
Ice formed in considerable quantities, not
only on the ponds and creeks, but all over
the flats; and this morning the river pre-
sented Il decidedly wintry appearance Dur
ing the night the mercury in the thermom-
eter sank to 10 degrees, but to-day the tenn
perature became milder.
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INrEnMeNr The remains of the late
Capt. ". a. Grlls, who died in Washing
ton on Monday, were brought here to-day
aud inferred Capt. Grills was formerly of
Staunton, and married Miss Ella White, OF
this city, daughter of the late Watched
White
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DETERMINED INCENDIARY.-A few days
ago, while little boy was playing about
the house belonging to the Henderson es-
tate, on upper Duke street, which was set
on fire about two weeks ago, he found In
The attic bottle filed with rags and coal
oil aud surrounded by excelsior. The bottle
bore evidence of having had the end OF
candle stuck in it's mouth, which had burn
ed out without setting fire to the oil satura-
led rags within. 1t is thought the bottle
was put in The house the same night the
latter was discovered to be on FIRE, aud that
it was the intention of the incendiary to fire
the building in two places
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Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has no rivals. 25
cents
contracted some weeks ago severe cold
with pain in my side and shoulder | gave
your Salvation OIL trial, ard it relieved
me AT once. CHAS g GILBERT.
Baltimore, Nd
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coMMoE COUNCIL.

A called meeting OF the Common Council
of the cto OF Alexandra held on the 29th day of
March 1887, there were present Messrs Snow
den, Aitcheson, Harrison, Uhler, Fisher, Swee-
ney and Strider
A quorum failing 10 respond to the roll call, the
board was adjourned under the rules
Teste JAMES R. CATION, Clerk.
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Proposal TO LEASE TIE CITY GAS
WoRKs.-Mr. Henry Strauss, chairman OF
the Committee on Light of the City Council,
to day received from the United Gas I'm
provement Company OF Philadelphia, pro
posal to lease the city gas works for the
Germ of twenty years. The company say
they will lease the works at an annual rent
al of 39l per cent. of the gross receipts from
the sale of gas, the amount to be paid quar-
tery, and before any sums are deducted for
the purchase OF material or for salaries, or
for ary expenditures whatever. They guar
antee at cost of 500 so per lamp to keep
the street lamps lighted all night except
when the moon is shining and to light and
extinguish them The light is not to be less
than Is candle power.